Andre Thibault Guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist Andre Thibault is well respected in the acoustic music world. He is a bril- repertoire. His recording Samar was nominated for a West Coast Award, liant guitarist, whose fiery rhythms and stunning technique result from a and as a band member he has received several awards and nominations. unique blend of Flamenco and Moorish traditions For Andre, “world music” is not just a phrase; coloured with jazz, classical, and world music. besides North America, he has played all over the His virtuosity has led him to share the stage with planet, from Malaysia to India, Cuba, Colombia, famous musicians such as David Lindley, D’Gary, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Hawaii, and South and Oscar Lopez. He has been an opening act for Africa. His audiences have ranged from crowds at such stars as Strunz and Farah, Tuck and Patti, festivals and concerts to intimate groups in work- and Rachid Taha. shops and schools. Whatever the setting, he cre- Raised in Montreal, Andre began his guitar stud- ates an instant rapport with his audiences through ies at an early age. His interest in world music led his love of music, his virtuosity, and his sense of him to study bouzouki and oud, lutes of the humour. Arabic world. He is also skillful on flutes and per- cussion. Ancient sounds The noted musician Sal Ferreras says: “Andre is a Chinese sounds voyageur whose quest for the spirit of Spanish, Drum sounds, guitar sounds, Arabic and Brazilian folklore is amply evident in the breadth of his work and the beauty of his Other sounds interpretations. He can transport the listener from Loud, noisy, shrill-like commotion the Casbah to the Gypsy caves of Andalucia.” Then soft, little sounds Redefining Multicultural Music Andre has been a key player on the west coast Beautiful like “Jasmine Flower” world-music scene for over 20 years. Through Chinese and English groups like ASZA, Cordes en Folie and now JouTou, he has helped to redefine—and energize— Written by Ms. Sclafani’s 2nd Grade Poets multicultural music. He also performs with Silk at H.O. Wheeler School, Burlington, Vermont Road Music, where his many instruments add new sounds and colour to its Chinese-based c If Andalusia, Morocco and Brazil could form one word, what would it sound like? Well, we're giving you a clue: Andre, this man has the whole wide world in his hands." Festival de Quebec c Andre is a voyageur whose musical quest for the essential spirit of Spanish, Arabic and Brazilian folklore is amply evi- dent in the breadth of his work and the beauty of his inter- pretations." Sal Ferreras~Vancouver c Andre's main instrument is the guitar, but he also plays a mean oud. In a most exotic moment of the concert, he also tackled twin shenais (Asian oboe) for a snake-charming cli- max that had the crowd ululating." Ken Eisner~Georgia Straight c Technique and feeling guide a Global Guitarist. Andre Thibault is at last receiving recognition as one of the finest acoustic guitarists in Canada." Tony Montague~Vancouver CONTACT Andre Thibault SILK ROAD Music Tel & Fax: (604)434-9316 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.silkroadmusic.ca.